Meaning

Primary

Architect

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You know that 建築 is architecture. So, someone of house architecture is someone who does architecture. They are an architect.

Reading

けんちくか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. It will also help if you know how to read 建築 already.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 建築家が建てる

    an architect builds something

    建築家がいる

    there is an architect

    建築家がデザインする

    an architect designs something

Context Sentences

お父さん、あんたが建築家になったから、鼻が高いのよ。

Dad is very proud because you became an architect.

こちらはフランス人建築家のジュール・レスカスが建築した建物です。

This building was built by French architect Jules Lescas.

私の家は有名な建築家によってデザインされたんですよ。

My house was designed by a famous architect.

Kanji Composition